Question

Arun was to find 6/7 of a fraction. Instead of multiplying, he divided the fraction by 6/7 and the result obtained was 13/70 greater than original value. Find the fraction .

• A. 7/8
• B. 3/5
• C. 3/7
• D. 5/7

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 3/5

Let the fraction be x Original value to find = 6x/7 (6x/7) = 7x/6-13/70 7x/6 - 6x/7 = 13/70 (49x - 36x)/42 = 13/70 13x/42 = 13/70 x = 42/70 x = 3/5